Travel

“Tell your best friend, “Girl get your paperwork right” –Drake So you finally got your passport and you are ready to collect stamps and explore the world. International travel is fun and exciting and sometimes a bit overwhelming, but heres a few tips to help you get your feet wet in globetrotting: Research Your DestinationRead more

At the stroke of midnight, a new year is ushered in, and everything feels shiny and new. Resolutions are set, promises are made, and we all declare that this year will be better than the last. As for me, I’m particularly excited about another 365 days of exploring this globe. I’ve compiled a list ofRead more

As a flight attendant, I travel to as many as 50 different cities on several continents every month. Travel makes up about 70% of a FlyGirl life, so I know better than most that flying can be equal parts exciting and cumbersome. No other season in the year reveals the ugly underbelly of commercial travelRead more

So imagine this scenario… You’re expecting guests to come over soon when you realize that your overflowing laundry basket is smelling a little ripe. You might have a funky roommate whose gym workouts are motivating, but there are showers at the gym for a reason. You might be a traveler, jetsetter and proud memberRead more

Boarding passes, carry-on bags and passport stamps bring me great joy in life… But jacked-up hair doesn’t. Sigh. Doesn’t it seem like we have to take extra precautions to stay fly on the road? Now, I’m no super-duper ambassador of all things #teamnatural but I do have a few essentials for how a curly girlRead more

Hey, do you have a minute? In early January, I used some travel-hacking skills and scored a roundtrip ticket from Washington D.C. to Guatemala City, Guatemala for under $150! Yes, you read that correctly. I spent a couple days relaxing in Antigua, Guatemala and learned a few things. Here’s my 60-second recap. Where doRead more

Picture getting an invitation to a great party, you tell some of your friends but when you arrive you see more of your friends were invited also. Remember how it was when you found out you and your bestie had homeroom together? That is how it feels. This conversation was a recurring theme of 2015Read more

Do you love to travel? Of course you do, but after all that jet setting you realized your wanderlust has beaten your budget like the conga. Sure you can find deals or even double your flier miles with travel hacks but you need the moola. Trust me I know. A.V. cares, if don’t nobody else care. Well word on theRead more

2014 imma let you finish but… 2015 has been the BEST travel year for me ever! This year alone Trinidad, Abu Dhabi,South Africa, Detroit, Curacao, Atlanta (twice), Miami, Houston, and Dallas has able to enjoy the excitement known as, The A.V. Experience. To answer questions Yes I work. No I don’t sell drugs. So, how can one affordRead more

Fun Fact: The “A” A.V. stands for Autumn. I am lying it is Amber but that is close enough. My mother named me after the color the leaves change to during this season. Although I have a special attachment to fall it is only for about 3 weeks. This is also the only time ofRead more

In the last year of my 20’s I have decided to have more “firsts” than “lasts” and traveling to the beautiful island of Curacao was a new first for me. Curacao is a unique paradise and quite different from other Island experiences I have had. Curacao is in the Caribbean and rounds out the “ABC”Read more

Cheapskate? I know that is pretty harsh but you have get passed that. Don’t miss your blessings because of wordplay. Ok, 7 travel tips for the frugal soul, is that better? I am a self proclaimed frugalista but I am also an artist so that means travel is something completely out of my reach… or so I thought. Read more

For two weeks straight I danced until sunset, drank until sunrise, and ate all the hours in between. This all transpired during “The Greatest Show on Earth,” no not Ringling Brothers but Trinidad Carnival. Many associate Carnival with Brasil’s lively festivities but Trinidad is a different kind of beast. With parties (also known as “fetes”)Read more

What are some of your top travel destinations for 2015? Bahamas? Bali? Barcelona? All of the above? Last week, I went to New York Times Travel Show for the 1st time and it was awesome! What is the NY Times Travel Show? It is a trade show dedicated to travel industry professionals and enthusiasts hostedRead more

Fall is in full swing. The leaves are changing and falling off. The temperature is dropping faster than (insert your own cool comparison of something that drops fast). I am not ready. I want summer back but it is gone. All I have are sweet memories to reminiscence over. Earlier in the summer I startedRead more

Recently, I celebrated my 29th birthday *raise the roof* and I have decided to spend more time doing “firsts” than mourning “lasts.” It is the half way point of the summer but there are still some things I need to accomplish. What is the best way to do that? A Midsummer Night’s Bucket List! 1)Read more

Born in the USA! *Cue Bruce Springsteen* I love to travel: Seeing new places, meeting new people, eating new foods will never get old to me. In 2010 my new year’s resolution was to travel more as an adult. Although I appreciate the family road trips it was time to strike out on my own.Read more

Ok I lied initially it was the 5 best moments but going through my pictures I couldn’t choose 5 and A lot of best moments… doesn’t sound right. This time last year I was just beginning my adventures in Ghana, West Africa. It was around the 1st week and I’ve done a lot including butRead more

Paris is one of the most beautiful cities in the world! Whether you call it the “City of Lights” or the “City of Love” this city’s beauty is undeniable. Recently I had the opportunity to visit Paris, the catch? Only for 24 hours. Well when life gives you lemons make lemon and sugar crepes! With onlyRead more